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I've installed a number of overdrive upgrade units to older GM cars. There is a company called Shiftworks that I usually use for the shifter. They make new detent gates and even new shifter plates for the indicators that look stock at first glance. In fact, I'm doing a 700R4 in a 1974...

I've installed a number of overdrive upgrade units to older GM cars. There is a company called Shiftworks that I usually use for the shifter. They make new detent gates and even new shifter plates for the indicators that look stock at first glance. In fact, I'm doing a 700R4 in a 1974...

Finally, I was able to take it out on a practice run. It was also a bit magical as there was NOBODY at the park except the camp host and a few tent campers. I've NEVER seen it that vacant before. Was able to get THE most coveted spot on the lake. Saw more wildlife than I've ever seen before...

Got the tires balanced on Monday afternoon. They took a LOT of weight - but they guy got them to zero out. I ran it up to 60 mph - nice and smooth. That's all we can hope for. They tell me these style tires often take a lot of weight compared to a 33 or smaller on a LARGER rim, or even a 37...

That's actually a really cool idea. Of course, the camper will set up on jacks and with a few basic supports can sit on its own just on the jack legs and the truck is free to rove about the planet until it it is time to pick it back up. I saw a new trailer at tractor supply that holds up to...

Got the tires installed. It took hours, but wasn't all that bad with the right technique. I posted to another thread here a video link. Hopefully it will help somebody in the future that is contemplating it. Thanks for all the input while I tried to make the best decision for my wallet and...

That's more or less exactly what I was thinking at first...may come back to it before it is all said and done.

So, this weekend was both a victory and a setback. I got the furnace working. Turned out the circuit board was bad. Works perfectly now...and heats up that space quick! The water heater is kicking my butt! I've replaced the main propane regulator coming into the camper. I replaced the...

Big thanks to everybody that gave me input on tires, rims...and more. My son wanted to video the swap after he watched me do the first one. He's 15 and I had no idea he knew how to do this. I didn't comment on any torque specs because it may be different on different wheels, but this is how I...

Replaced that on both the water heater and furnace - thermocoupler IIRC. I ran into that on my house fireplace. The RV is essentially the same thing - just different sizes and shapes. My water heater is not DSI, but the furnace is. Replaced the main regulator. Didn't do any good for the...

New tires came yesterday! AWESOME tires! I also spent time talking to Super Swamper. Really nice people. The tread is pretty different than the stock tires. The inserts are coming next and the o-rings...then the fun. By fun I mean hours of misery...but the pay off will be good when I have...

Never mind - just looked. My rims are stamped max tire pressure 50 psi. Based on the calculations of load, I'll never have a need to run over 35 psi, and the tires are okay with that (the Super Swampers).

Correction. 3900 per tire at 65 psi

Does anybody know if the stock max tire psi of 30 on the Humvee is due to the tire or the rim? My new tires can go to 65 psi at 2,900 lbs of load per tire. They are radial. But at 32.5 psi they will support a combined total gvw of 8,000 lbs.

I think I'm going to do the PVC insert. I already bought the tires in 16.5 - they will be here soon. I would love to do a standard rim - that's what I started out after...but I argue against myself on that for other reasons.

**UPDATE** I toyed with the idea of getting the Treadright tires. I went to their website and got a quote. Excellent prices and claims a two year warranty "free shipping" to the front door. But...I went to the BBB and saw they don't have a good rep there. I also tried calling them three...

I like the way you think. For now we are getting it back operational so we can decide if we are keeping or selling it. I agree with my wife a woodland camouflage paint scheme will limit the resale of the camper. Speaking of, got the propane system tested yesterday. Fridge works and stove...

I ran up to 55 - 60 mph on the back road right after I picked it up using only ratchet straps. There was no noticeable wind push or drag. The camper weighs 1,500 lbs dry - I don't expect wind to shove it out of the bed. I suspect my overall drag is less than a regular troop carrier cover...

Worst case...I sell it and get at least my money and some time back out of it. Best case...it works - middle case....I get a regular long bed 2500 or 3500 truck and just haul it normal much longer distances.

actually....I already have. But, I have it installed properly now. That's upscale redneck! If I hang onto this, I'll put a roof mount a/c on it later. Making good progress on the camper. Been busy putting all new fixtures and painting the outer doors and trim. It really looks fresh now...